Atmospheric chemistry

Atmospheric chemistry

A scientific study of the chemistry of the Earth's atmosphere and that of other planets.

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Atmospheric chemistry

Sulphate anion

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

SO 4 2- The sulphate anion in the atmosphere is the result of the oxidation of sulphur dioxide (SO 2 ). The sulphate anion is water soluble and is removed from the atmosphere through ...

Small amounts of condensed matter in the atmosphere, often originated from the incomplete combustion of coal and oil or from dust storms and also generated from anthropogenic sources like mining or ...

Freons

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

Stable liquids or gases usually produced for solvents, aerosol propellants, refrigeration, air conditioner or styrofoam purposes. These high vapour pressure liquids/gases are chemically stable and ...

Denitrification

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

Step in the nitrogen cycle which involves the reduction of nitrates into nitrite, nitrous oxide, ammonia or elemental nitrogen. It is carried out by certain forms of denitrifying bacteria in the ...

Permafrost

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

Soil, silt and rock located in perpetually cold areas which remains frozen year-round. Though a thin layer may thaw during summer months, the majority of the permafrost in a given location will ...

Aitken particles

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

Small, condensed atmospheric matter, sometimes also known as nucleation mode particles, that are smaller than 0. 1 µm in diameter. These particles are the most abundant in the atmosphere when ...

Desertification

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

Simply the change of useful land into a desert environment. This influences atmospheric chemistry because the humidity and biospheric gas emissions from the modified biome is modified by this ...